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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,861.80, 46,292.70 and 10,087.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,861.80, 46,292.70 and 10,087.40 is: 15,131.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,861.80 : 46,292.70 = 10,087.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,861.80/46,292.70 = 10,087.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,861.80x = 46,292.70 × 10,087.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,861.80x = 466,972,981.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,972,981.98/30,861.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,131.10

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